Frog and The Tree of Spells

by Joffre White

In this third book of the magical ‘Frog’ adventure series, young teenager Chris Casey is again pulled through time and space into another dimension – to the tropical world of Tropal. But something else has come to this paradise. Something unwanted. Something evil. The darkness that is Lord Maelstrom has taken refuge in the depths of Black Mountain...

The first of his abominable creations are sent out to capture and enslave the chameleon people of the forests, to drain them of their colour and turn Tropal into a dead, grey wasteland. He searches for the fabled Tree of Spells, which gives absolute power to the holder. Should it come into his possession, every dimension, every world in time and space shall be truly doomed. A Guardian arrives to help Chris who, now in his guise as the indomitable Frog, meets a new companion: Mystra, a girl with extraordinary powers. Frog’s quest is to find the Tree of Spells and take it back into his own world for safekeeping.

He has to unravel a series of clues, which takes him on a perilous journey of encounters with gravity-defying caves, water witches, a swamp of dead souls, the banished Horsemen of Tropal, snow bears and, finally, into the heart of Lord Maelstrom’s lair. Can he reach the Tree of Spells first? Will the Magic of the Immortals be enough to save the boy in whose blood flows an unseen and ancient secret? Frog’s sense of humour and loyalty is always present, but this time, will his courage desert him, and will Lord Maelstrom finally triumph?

This children’s book, aimed at those aged 7 and over, will appeal to fans of adventure, time travel and exploring other dimensions.

A stand alone dystopian novel for teens and young adults - EARTHLAND, has been published in April 2017.
Following the success of Frog, and Frog and the Sandspiders, the third book in the series, Frog and the Tree of Spells was released in January 2016 and has already excited young readers all over the uk and beyond. The fourth and last book in the series is due for release winter 2019.

Joffre White

A member of the National Association of Writers in Education, and a UK Patron of Reading for Schools. As a professional author, he has been actively promoting the importance of reading, literacy and creative writing by visiting primary and secondary schools, colleges, libraries and events in the U.K. and delivering his acclaimed, interactive, motivational and inspiring sessions designed to excite and energise young peopleÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s imagination and interest in the power of words.Touring since 2010 taking in venues across the South West, South East, Midlands, London, and the Home Counties,featuring on BBC Radio, and appearing at events including,Appledore Book Festival, Penzance Literary Festival, The Concorde Book Award, Swindon Festival of Youth Literature, The EarlÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Court Literacy Festival and The Frome Festival.

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